Deliverance

Only a year ago I found myself in all sorts of trouble; fighting, drinking, getting arrested and basically I cared about nothing. I don't blame my childhood, I don't know what to blame. But all I know now is who to thank. This poem portrays the result of a girl who 'showed me the light', so to speak.

Amid my battlefield My heart is bridled By unbreakable barriers. Amongst the chaos I lay down my weapons. Like a child I'm distracted; Like a flower I find you Unscathed from hostilities. And now all that surrounds me Whispers a hush.

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